WHY:Performing Arts brings out a child’s creative personality: All students are involved in acting, dancing, singing, props and costuming in a team environment. Productions are student driven. There are no auditions.

CALL:Call the South Montgomery County YMCA at 281-367-9622 or register online at www.ymcahouston.org

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14th Annual YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge

Date: September 27 – 30, 2012

Time: 8:00am – Noon and 2:00 – 6:00pm

Location: Northshore Park and Lake Woodlands, The Woodlands

Event Summary: Team Challenge event featuring 40 feet long Dragon Boats and 5 other unique team building events. For more information please visit www.ymcadragonboat.org.

Other: Admission is Free for Spectators

Contact:Roxanne Davis, 281-681-6723 for more information on team registration. rdavis@ymcahouston.org www.ymcadragonboat.org

Register: To register a team, call 713-680-8088 ext 110 or register on line at www.lightthenight.org/txg. On site registration will be available beginning at 5:30pm on October 21st.

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Online Registration Open for GE Run Thru the Woods

Annual Thanksgiving Charity Event

in The Woodlands Town Center

Event Title: GE Run Thru the Woods Directed by the YMCA. Online Registration is Now Open

Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012

Time:**7:45am: 1 Mile Children’s Race for ages 12 and under

**8:15am: 5 Mile Run

**8:25am: 3 Mile Run

**8:35am: 3 Mile Family Walk

Location: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

2005 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands Town Center

Event Summary: The 23rd Annual GE Run thru the Woods Directed by the YMCA is an annual race/walk fundraiser designed for all ages, all levels of fitness and running skills. The event benefits charities of South Montgomery County, raising more than $150,000 annually. More than 5500 participants are expected at the 2012 event. Cash awards for the overall top 3 finishers in the 5 mile race, Male and Female. Complimentary pancake breakfast, donated and prepared by The Egg & I, for all participants.

Registration: For more information and On line registration visit www.runthruthewoods.org.

Event Title: Ladies Bible Study at the YMCA, “Journey Through the Bible”

Date/Time/Location: Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30am at the Shadowbend YMCA,

6145 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands

Session Date: Now thru May 2013

Event Summary: This Bible Study will travel you from the book of Genesis through Revelations. Y Child Watch will be available.

Cost: FREE

Contact:Ginger Morvant: 936-718-7761

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YMCA Senior Open House and Activity Fair

Event Title: YMCA Open House for Seniors and Bring a Friend Day

Date: Wednesday, September 12

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Location: South Montgomery County YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place,

The Woodlands.

Event Summary: Free Open House and Activity Fair for Senior Adults. Bring a friend and join in on the fun, sample a class, watch a demo, and learn more about the YMCA wellness programs available and senior services available in the community. Lunch Provided. Wear your sneakers and come prepared to participate.